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3/8/2004MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA MARCH 8, 2004 . CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor Hill at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Black, Lay, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer and Mayor Hill. Councilmembers Absent: None. Others Present: Craig Nealis, City Manager. Mike Jenkins, City Attorney. Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director. Marilyn Kern, Deputy City Clerk. Lt. Greg Ahn, LACSD, Lomita Station. CONSENT CALENDAR Matters which may be acted upon by the City Council in a single motion. Any Councilmember may request removal of any item from the Consent Calendar causing it to be considered under Council Actions. a. Minutes -Regular Meeting of February 23, 2004. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. b. Payment of Bills. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. C. FY 2004-2005 City of Rolling Hills Budget Preparation Memorandum. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. d. Approval of attendance at the California Contract Cities Association 45 h Annual Municipal Seminar scheduled for May 20 —23, 2004. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the recommendations in the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. SPECIAL PRESENTATION PRESENTATION OF INFORMATION FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY RELATING TO MITIGATION MEASURES TO ALLEVIATE SAFETY CONCERNS EXPRESSED BY RESIDENTS IN THE VICINITY OF 35 AND 37 CREST ROAD WEST. City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining the mitigation measures implemented by Edison in response to safety concerns raised by residents in the vicinity of 35 and 37 Crest Road West. He indicated that the City Council conducted a field review of the measures and at that meeting, Councilmember Pernell requested that Edison investigate whether any type of netting could be introduced to prevent the lines from falling to the ground in the event that they separate from the pole. Southern California Edison Representative Scott Gobble explained a nylon non -conducting netting that is sometimes utilized over freeways or other high traffic areas to prevent wires from falling to the ground. He further commented on another type of netting however, this type of netting would be very intrusive and would need to be changed every 3-4 years because it deteriorates rapidly. He provided the City Council with correspondence dated March 8, 2004 outlining Edison's alternative suggestion that the neighbors in the area consider privately undergrounding the northerly portion of the electrical lines. Mr. Gobble explained that the transformer could be placed on a pad and the manner in which the guide wire could be placed to not impact the trail. In response to Councilmember Black, Mr. Gobble indicated that poles, low voltage lines as well as telephone and cable television wires would remain, but could be undergrounded by the private parties. After brief discussion, the City Council thanked Mr. Gobble for Edison's efforts and for continuing to work with the residents. Minutes City Council Meeting 03/08/04 -1- PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS None. TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS None. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. OLD BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 949: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO DENY A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH INTO THE NORTH SIDE YARD SETBACK WITH A UNAUTHORIZED BLOCK WALL AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, AT 6 PACKSADDLE ROAD EAST (LOT 31 -SF), IN ZONING CASE NO. 671. (MURRELL). City Manager Nealis presented the staff report and indicated that Resolution No. 949 had been prepared as directed by the City Council at their last meeting. Hearing no discussion, Mayor Hill called for a motion. Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 949. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEDIA PRESENTATION SYSTEM. City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding this project and the revised bid submitted by the sole bidder. Councilmembers discussed the equipment outlined in the revised bid and expressed concern about the costs. Councilmember Black explained a projection system that he had seen at a local store that could provide projection functions at a must lower cost. Further discussion ensued regarding the options outlined in the revised bid and Councilmember Black's suggestion for a less costly system and the various components that would be necessary for the system. Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer indicated that he feels that any system chosen by the City should have upgrade capabilities and be user friendly. Councilmember Pernell suggested that the City Council may wish to have the Planning Commission offer comments as to what type of presentation capabilities they would prefer. Mr. Dan Jamele, President, Media Mation, explained the projection and other equipment outlined in the revised bid. He indicated that he would be willing to work with the City on other options for a system that would meets the needs of the City. Mr. Jamele explained that once a system is in place, people will use it. Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer indicated that the system should have Internet capabilities in order to communicate with the County during an emergency. Councilmember Lay indicated that he feels that the system should be simple and could be upgraded for PowerPoint presentations onto a screen. After discussion, staff was directed to gather input from the Planning Commission as to their desires for projection uses and to work with the City's computer consultant and the sole bidder to develop a revised, less costly system. NEW BUSINESS None. OPEN AGENDA - APPROXIMATELY - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME Mr. Richard Colyear, 35 Crest Road West, commented on the presentation from the Edison Company and thanked the City Council for their efforts. He indicated that he would be contacting the other parties in the vicinity of 35 and 37 Crest Road West to discuss Mr. Gobble's letter dated March 8, 2004 regarding private undergrounding. Dr. George Murrell, 6 Packsaddle Road East, commented on the City Council Chambers Media Presentation System and suggested the City Council consider diagonal projection to allow for maximum viewing. Minutes City Council Meeting. 03/08/04 -2- MATTERS FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Black commented on a request from the City of El Segundo regarding the current Treaty of Extradition with Mexico. After discussion, the City Council did not take any action on this subject. He also commented on a newspaper article a resident had forwarded that to him and that he would discuss it with the City Manager. Mayor Hill reported that he visited PV High School as the DARPA Team shared their project with State Senator Betty Karnette. Mayor Hill commented on correspondence regarding the Public Safety Protection Act, the proposed County Golf Course in Rolling Hills Estates and County anti -gang legislation. After brief discussion, no action was taken by the City Council regarding these subjects. Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer commented on the South Coast Botanic Garden. MATTERS FROM STAFF City Manager Nealis reported on correspondence from representatives of Congressman Dana Rohrabacher requesting in name only sponsorship of an upcoming homeland security event. After brief discussion, no action was taken regarding this subject. MATTERS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY CONSIDERATION OF le AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER'S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. City Attorney Jenkins presented the staff report outlining the 14`x' amendment to the City Manager's Employment Agreement. After comments regarding procedural dates in the agreement by Councilmember Black and responses from the City Manager and City Attorney, Mayor Hill called for a motion. Mayor Pro Tem Heinsheimer moved that the City Council approve the 14"' amendment to the City Manager's Employment Agreement. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Councilmembers thanked City Manager Nealis for his efforts. Councilmember Lay reported that it had been suggested that the City Council Personnel Subcommittee review the benefit package for City Staff. City Manager Nealis indicated that he would survey the neighboring cities and provide a report to the Subcommittee. CLOSED SESSION The City Council finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the local agency in the litigation. Existing Litigation: G.C. 54956.9(a) Judith Hassoldt and William Hassoldt, Individuals, Plaintiffs, vs City of Rolling Hills, et. al., Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. BC275012. No closed session was held. ADJOURNMENT Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Hill adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, March 22, 2004, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. Respectfully submitted, /1 k J V4- Marilyn Ker Deputy City Clerk App ved, rk E. Hill Mayor Minutes City Council Meeting 03/08/04 -3-